Fiscal Analyst 2 (FA2) - Green Hill School

State of Washington•Lewis County – Chehalis, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fiscal Analyst 2 supports the Department of Children, Youth, and Families’ mission by ensuring timely and accurate financial processes for JR / Green Hill School. The role helps maintain a healthy and safe environment for youth by supporting the fiscal functions needed for the institution to operate effectively. The analyst ensures vendors, contractors, and employees are paid accurately and on time, supporting staff, programs, and services for Washington’s children and families. The position is full-time and onsite at Green Hill School in Chehalis, Washington, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The stated annual salary range is $54,204–$72,900, plus a 5% onsite 24/7 facility premium. The recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. The incumbent must successfully complete a background check before initial appointment and complete required orientation and training within mandated timeframes.

Requirements

Equivalent education and/or experience in accounting or finance totaling four years, or a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
Ability to take action to learn and grow.
Ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
Applicants must attach a cover letter describing how they meet the position’s qualifications and a current resume detailing experience and education.
Successful completion of a background check before initial appointment.
Completion of employee orientation and required annual in-service and other training within mandated timeframes.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree that includes at least 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting, and one to two years of relevant professional experience.
Professional experience may substitute for education, but generally not for the required accounting, auditing, or budgeting credit hours.
A master’s degree in a financial-related field, or certification as a Public Accountant, Internal Auditor, Certified Governmental Financial Manager, or Management Accountant, may substitute for professional experience.
Familiarity with institutional environments.
Knowledge of PREA standards and rules.
Demonstrated understanding of accounting theory and practice, cost-accounting principles, and modern office methods.
Ability to process large quantities of fiscal data consistently, accurately, and efficiently.
Ability to multitask and organize work to meet payment and reporting deadlines.
Ability to work with staff at all levels.
Ability to learn specialized computer systems, including AFRS, Enterprise Reporting, DCYF Purchasing System, HRMS, Leave Tracker, and any new programs implemented for the position.

Responsibilities

Verify billing and A-19s against contract terms, rates, balances, allowable charges, and duplication to ensure payments are correct.
Monitor contractor and vendor payments and submit timely payments for institutional goods and services.
Determine account coding, prepare payment documents, and submit approved payments into the Financial Toolbox and AFRS.
Process utilities, recurring institutional payments, and interagency reimbursements.
Monitor capital projects and submit reimbursement requests.
Research and prepare Journal Vouchers to correct expenditures and record general ledger changes.
Create batches, prepare payment documents, process transactions into AFRS, and make corrections as needed.
Prepare monthly accruals for contracts, vendors, common costs, and program-specific items.
Research and track expenditures to support fiscal-year estimates, including warrant cancellations.
Support fiscal-year close activities, including interagency payables and receivables.
Review, analyze, and prepare expenditure data for monthly financial reports using Enterprise Reporting and AFRS.
Respond to vendor inquiries and support program and accounts payable reporting.
Maintain the Audit Warrant Register and transaction lists.
Process tax and fee payments on behalf of the institution.
Prepare and coordinate responses to audit findings and Corrective Action Plans.
Perform program reporting and other fiscal duties as assigned.